Shaun Paul Digan, Mba, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

CEO and Chief Strategy Consultant at Pro Business Planning, a consultancy specializing in high-impact Business Model, Business Plan, and Pitch Deck development, strategic advisory, and market positioning for startups and growth-oriented companies.Key responsibilities and achievements include:Strategic Planning and Advisory: Crafting investor-ready business plans and pitch decks for high-growth startups and small businesses, aligning each client’s strategy to funding goals and market-entry objectives.Financial Modeling and Projections: Building comprehensive financial models and forecasts that provide clients with clear insights into profitability, funding requirements, and scalability, enabling data-backed investment pitches and operational plans.Market Analysis and Business Development: Conducting in-depth market research and competitive analysis to provide clients with data-driven insights that shape strategic decision-making and enhance market positioning.Client-Centric Results: Empowering clients to secure funding, strengthen their competitive stance, and accelerate growth through meticulously crafted business models and investment strategies.Operational Excellence: Streamlining processes to consistently deliver high-quality, actionable frameworks, supporting clients in reaching sustainable growth milestones and achieving alignment with their strategic vision.

Northern Kentucky University

As a Team Leader at the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs, I mentored Kentucky’s top entrepreneurial youth, providing hands-on guidance in ideation, business development and strategy, public speaking and strategic pitching. I facilitated real-world learning experiences that strengthened students' skills in creating viable business concepts, planning, and delivering impactful presentations.Key Highlights:Guided Business Development: Led teams through the business creation process, helping students refine their ideas into structured, pitch-ready concepts with a focus on market viability and customer value.Pitch & Presentation Coaching: Coached students on creating compelling pitch decks and delivering persuasive presentations, culminating in Demo Day presentations that demonstrated strategic clarity and confidence.Innovative Learning Approach: Encouraged experiential learning through collaborative exercises and project-based challenges, equipping students with practical entrepreneurial skills they can leverage in future ventures.

Louisville, Kentucky

As an Instructor in Entrepreneurship, I led courses such as Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation and Entrepreneurial Small Business, where I designed and implemented experiential learning modules to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among students. Leveraging hands-on projects and real-world scenarios, I equipped students with practical skills in business ideation, strategic planning, and innovation.Key Highlights:Experiential Course Design: Created and delivered coursework focused on entrepreneurial skills, integrating projects that taught students strategic problem-solving, market validation, and agile thinking.Mentorship and Skill Development: Guided students through the processes of business planning and innovative thinking, fostering a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial approach to challenges.Enhanced Learning Outcomes: Employed innovative teaching methods that significantly improved students' grasp of complex concepts in creativity, innovation, and strategic business planning.

Louisville, Kentucky

In my role as a Research Assistant, I contributed to high-impact research projects on entrepreneurship and decision-making, supporting studies with data collection, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and literature reviews. Collaborated with renowned researchers on international research projects to advance scholarly work published in prominent academic journals.Key Highlights:Advanced Data Analysis: Conducted analyses using SPSS, SAS, HLM, and Lisrel to support research findings and provide actionable insights into entrepreneurial learning and behavior.Comprehensive Research Support: Actively engaged in survey administration, participant interviews, and data synthesis to produce in-depth insights that contributed to the field of entrepreneurship.Publication Contributions: Authored, co-authored, and played a vital role in research that was published in top-tier academic journals, advancing understanding in entrepreneurship and organizational behavior.

Led all operational aspects of the Jackson Hewitt Tax Service franchise, overseeing staffing, financial planning, and customer relations to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Focused on strategic expansion, team development, and enhancing client satisfaction, even through industry challenges.Key Highlights:Operational Leadership: Directed day-to-day operations, managing all aspects of service delivery, compliance, and financial performance.Team Development: Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of 15 seasonal employees, fostering ongoing professional development and technical expertise to enhance service quality.Franchise Expansion: Successfully launched three additional franchise locations within the first two years, contributing to significant revenue growth.High Client Retention: Maintained a client retention rate above the national average through exceptional service quality and client relationship management.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

B.S., Business: Management